I regret little, but in looking back I am disappointed at my not participating in a reflection project for 2011. That year was so excruciating and painful and joyful and liberating and full that it is very much a blur of change. I should have recorded some part of it - though a peek into my December Daily 2011 will certainly give an indication to why the project did not get completed!

I enjoyed participating in reverb10 which resulted in a beautiful blog, a wonderful keepsake album and a collection of incredible memories - fully recorded. For 2010, I will always remember where I was and where I was planning on going. I want to go through that same exercise again for 2012. This past year was equally worth remembering.

Not that I have an abundance of time this year, but I do have a great desire, so that will have to do! I have curated a number of prompts from many resources. Those I've selected can be found below as well as a few of my own, they have each been attributed as best I can.

11 December 2012

day eleven | money

prompt: money

Where did you spend money through this year? (Author: Kaileen Elise)

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This year can be defined by the spending of distinctly unsexy money. You know, the boring stuff. A lot of functional purchases not too much fluff or fun.

Structural Repair to my home

Security System

Truck, Gas & Car Washes

Lease Penalties

Truck Maintenance & Repairs

GO Train & TTC

Air Canada & WestJet

Fridge & Dishwasher

Washer & Dryer

Leak Repair

Toilets (4 of them!)

Air Conditioner

Mini Cooling systems for boys rooms

Hot Water Heater upgrade

Sump Pump

Dentist & Orthodontist

Optometrist & Glasses

Naturopath

Prescriptions & Supplements

iPhones & Cellular service

Photo Finishing

Chandelier for Dining Room

Fixture for Kitchen

Couch, Coffee Table & Living Room Rug

Bar Stools

Dressers & Armoirev Cleaning service

Resident Fees

Groceries, Treats & LCBO

Movies & Concerts & Plays

Clothing & Shoes

Head Shots

Football Leagues & Equipment

Lessons: Acting, Vocal, Piano

Baseball League, Gloves, Cleat & Bats

Volleyball League & Lessons & Gear

Tennis Lessons & Racquet

YMCA Memberships & Bathing Suits

Uniforms (Blazers, Pants, Kilts, Shirts, Ties and dress shoes)

School Books

Fluffy and fun were our trips, most by truck though some by airplane, that had such a wonderful and positive impact on me and the kids. I am hoping our future spending is less ordinary next year but you have to solidify the every day in order to enjoy - and appreciate - the special, right?